Tysons grew up on big-box shopping. Now, as “America’s next great city” transforms itself into the 21st century, these enormous retailers are sticking around - but in new, more urban shapes.
By Nena Perry-Brown (Greenleaf Correspondent, Editorial Board) • March 27, 2020
The Greenleaf Gardens redevelopment plan has gone through several iterations and false starts. But the push for development now is a product of decades of changes, both meager and monumental, to the owner and manager of the District’s portfolio of public housing— the DC Housing Authority.
Density was vital to us before the coronavirus, and it will be again. Is it time to take space away from cars? The coronavirus’s lasting effects on cities, and more in this week’s National links.
Work on major transportation projects such as the Purple Line in Maryland and phase 2 of the Silver Line in Northern Virginia is continuing as construction is still considered essential amid the COVID-19 outbreak. (Luz, Katherine Shaver / Post)
FEMA issued a major disaster declaration for the District on Sunday, which means certain non-profits will now have access to federal funding for emergency protective measures. (Drew Hansen / WBJ)
Local farmers markets are keeping customers safe during the pandemic by allowing for carry-out and delivery, eliminating samples, maintaining distances between stands, limiting attendance, and allowing seniors and immune-compromised people to shop earlier. (Anna Spiegel / Washingtonian)
To encourage as many people as possible to vote by mail in the upcoming June 2 primary, DC officials are limiting the number of voting sites and are considering staggering access to some sites alphabetically by last name. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Rock Creek Park is one of the only national parks still open in the region, and visitors who want to enjoy the park while social distancing have plenty of options, such as hosting individual cleanups, exploring Civil War history, and hiking the park’s 40 miles of trails. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
According to initial data from March, the number of residential listings across the region has dropped as prospective home sellers are hesitant to put their properties on the market in reaction to coronavirus. (Nena Perry-Brown / UrbanTurf)
Street Sense is suspending publication of its print edition to help its vendors stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of revenue from newsletter sales, the paper is asking for in-app donations and gift cards from grocery stores and pharmacies. (Colleen Grablick / DCist)
